
Lake levels
Crane Prairie Reservoir, OR
- water level
- 4440.16 ft
- Condition
- Low for this time of year
- 7-day change
- +0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.29 ft
Reading as of 2026-09-30 | the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
- Since yesterday
- +0.00 ft
- 7-day change
- +0.04 ft
- 30-day change
- +0.01 ft
- 1-year change
- -1.29 ft
- Record high
- 4443.96 ft
In brief
Crane Prairie Reservoir stood at 4,440.16 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 88% of September readings since 2022.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Lake level timeline
Records and averages
| Current level | 4440.16 ft |
|---|---|
| Record high | 4443.96 ft (2025-05-19) |
| Record low | 4440.05 ft (2026-09-16) |
| Average of all readings | 4442.75 ft |
| Data span | 4 years (1,996 readings) |
Level schematic
Frequently asked questions
Is Crane Prairie Reservoir full right now?
As of 2026-09-30, Crane Prairie Reservoir sits at 4440.16 ft, which is low for this time of year. Over the past 30 days the level has risen 0.01 ft.
What is the water level at Crane Prairie Reservoir today?
The most recent reading at Crane Prairie Reservoir is 4440.16 ft (2026-09-30), sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Readings on this page refresh automatically as the agency publishes new data.
What is the highest Crane Prairie Reservoir has ever been?
The highest level for Crane Prairie Reservoir in our records is 4443.96 ft on 2025-05-19. The lowest is 4440.05 ft on 2026-09-16. Our record covers about 4 years of readings.
Is Crane Prairie Reservoir low for this time of year?
Compared with every September in our records, the current level is higher than 12% of them, which we classify as low for this time of year. Seasonal comparison matters more than the raw number, because most reservoirs draw down predictably through late summer and refill over winter and spring.
Why is Crane Prairie Reservoir changing right now?
Reservoir levels move for four main reasons: rainfall and runoff into the basin, releases through the dam for downstream water supply, power generation or flood control, evaporation during hot months, and seasonal drawdown schedules set by the operating agency. Crane Prairie Reservoir has risen 0.01 ft over the past 30 days. For the operational reason on any given week, check the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation directly.
How much has Crane Prairie Reservoir changed over the past year?
Crane Prairie Reservoir is -1.29 ft compared with this date last year (4440.16 ft today). The full-history chart above covers 4 years, with a record high of 4443.96 ft and a record low of 4440.05 ft.
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Quote this reading
Crane Prairie Reservoir stood at 4,440.16 feet on Sep 30, 2026. That is lower than 88% of September readings since 2022.
Download the full record
crane-prairie-reservoir-or-water-level-history.csv
How to cite
MyWaterLevel, “Crane Prairie Reservoir water level, 2022 to 2026,” data from U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, https://mywaterlevel.com/lake/or/crane-prairie-reservoir/, accessed Oct 13, 2026.
Source: the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. All Oregon lake levels. Readings are provisional and may be revised. About our data and methods.